Ground beef and pearl barley come together with vegetables in this thick, hearty stew—nutty, wholesome, and great for freezing.
Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 cup chopped celery 2 1/4 cups tomato juice 1/2 cup water
1/4 cup medium pearl barley 1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a saucepan over medium heat, cook beef, onion and celery until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato juice, water, barley, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until barley is tender.